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A23 JBD

1983 Daimler Limousine

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,780 mi
Last recorded78,780 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Daimler Limousine66,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 JBD
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 78,780 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 78,598 miles

Offside Front Floor to Jacking point slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,598 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 78,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 78,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch /inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,557 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,482 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,418 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,331 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 78,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,255 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 78,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,248 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,248 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 78,247 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 78,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 78,140 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2007 77,917 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 77,859 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Limousine?

Based on 2,487 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
926
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
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A23 JBD is a 1983 Daimler Limousine in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 66,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Limousine fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 JBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Limousine typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 43 years old, this Daimler Limousine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A23 JBD registered?

A23 JBD is a 1983 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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